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April 7, 2022 · Mingqiang
Buying Property in Australia After Getting PR: You May Still Be Treated as a “Foreign Person” and Owe Foreign Stamp Duty!
Once you obtain PR, many people’s next top priority is buying a home, because in our “common sense” understanding, once you hold that green card you are no longer a “Foreign Person (Foreign Person)”. At least not in property transactions. And one of the biggest differences when purchasing property is that you no longer need to pay foreign stamp duty.
April 6, 2022 · Mingqiang
Australian Federal Election Approaching: Consequences of Not Voting
For many new migrants who have become Australian citizens, when their first federal vote comes around, there is a lot of information they are not familiar with, which can lead to mistakes in the process or even a failure to turn up to vote.
April 1, 2022 · Mingqiang
Don’t Sign an Australian Property Purchase Contract Blindly! Key Points to Watch For
When buying property in Australia, the purchase contract is critically important and must not be taken lightly. Signing blindly without carefully reviewing the terms can not only prevent you from acquiring your desired property but also result in unforeseen financial losses. Buyers in Australia need to read the purchase contract carefully to understand their responsibilities and obligations. For example, in the case study below, the parties faced a dispute over a purchase contract. Buyers should therefore pay attention to whether the contract specifies a time frame for obtaining the title deed and completing the land transfer. Today’s article serves as a reminder for property buyers in Australia, highlighting the matters that require particular attention when signing a purchase contract.
March 31, 2022 · Mingqiang
Someone pushed me, so I grabbed a stick and hit them back — does that count as “self-defence”?
A few days ago, a news story in China went viral: In Xianyang, Shaanxi, a husband was assaulting his wife at her workplace. The wife’s colleague stepped in to stop him. During the struggle, the husband bit the colleague’s face, and the colleague then struck the husband with a thermos flask. Company security and other staff also pinned the husband to the ground and called the police.
March 30, 2022 · Mingqiang
Money-Savvy Australian Chinese: Key Considerations for Running a Cross-Border E-Commerce Business
With the ongoing disruption caused by the pandemic in recent years, brick-and-mortar businesses have been significantly affected. However, money-savvy Australian Chinese have already discovered that selling online makes it easier than ever to serve international markets.
March 24, 2022 · Mingqiang
Worked hard at an internship in Australia for 3 months — and didn’t get paid a cent?
When a business takes on interns, there are many things to be mindful of regarding intern pay, the length of the internship and the internship agreement, in order to avoid becoming tangled up in employment law and other legal issues. Those preparing to look for work, or currently job hunting, in Australia also need to be clear about the rights they are entitled to as an intern.
March 23, 2022 · Mingqiang
NS Legal Case Analysis: Unfair Terms in Standard-Form Contracts
Contracts are very common in our lives. Anyone living in Australia will deal with contracts — from major things such as buying a home or a business, down to small things such as subscribing to Netflix, ordering a cup of bubble tea, or tapping an Opal card. These are all contractual acts.
March 22, 2022 · Mingqiang
Australian Department of Education Cracks Down on Contract Cheating Services — Prison Sentences and Fines with No Leniency
Commercial contract cheating is everywhere Australian Department of Education strikes hard In Australia, we sometimes come across all kinds of “ghostwriting” and “exam-taking-for-hire” advertisements, hidden in chat groups, websites, or apps.
March 21, 2022 · Qiqi
Employer Sponsorship Good News! 200+ Occupations Including Marketing Specialist / Graphic Designer / Cook Now Have a More Direct Path to PR — Student Visa / 485 Holders May Also Qualify
On 17 March, the Department of Home Affairs released a new employer-sponsorship policy, delivering on an earlier commitment. In short, applicants whose occupation sits on the short-term list are now given a pathway to apply for the 186 TRT (PR) stream. Certain 457 visa holders who do not satisfy the transitional arrangements can also apply via 186 TRT.
March 18, 2022 · Mingqiang
Employee leaves with company resources and clients — is the boss left with no recourse?
You may have heard about the recent uproar surrounding the “ten-million-follower food blogger ‘Lang Weixian’ going solo.” NS Legal has put together a summary of the whole incident: